“Boycott for Equality” and “Shut It Down”

Boycott for Equality is calling for gay and lesbian people to drop out of the United States economy on October 8th to demonstrate that we are vital and important members of our communities with significant economic presence. There are three elements to the boycott: No Work, No Purchases and No Cell Phones.

In New York, the people from Shut It Down are calling on New Yorkers to make life difficult for Republican convention goers on September 1 by calling in sick to work, especially for cast members of Broadway shows, and people in service industries like restaurant and retail sales.